knight errantry

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

knight errantry
    n 1: quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior [syn: {knight
         errantry}, {quixotism}]
    2: (Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant
       who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry

from Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

29 Moby Thesaurus words for "knight errantry":
      bigheartedness, bigness, chivalrousness, chivalry, elevation,
      errantry, exaltation, generosity, generousness, great heart,
      greatheartedness, greatness, greatness of heart, heroism,
      high-mindedness, idealism, knightliness, largeheartedness,
      liberality, liberalness, loftiness, magnanimity, magnanimousness,
      nobility, noble-mindedness, nobleness, openhandedness,
      princeliness, sublimity

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